Journal entry by Dixie Evans —
After an eight-month roller coaster battle with cancer, Robert Hue Nunnallee (“Bobby”) of Houston, Texas passed away on September 4, 2020 at age 74. Born July 20, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas, Bobby was the son of the late Bert and Marjorie Nunnallee. Bobby adored his family, and is survived by his life partner and wife of 54 years, Bonnie (Butler) Nunnallee; daughter Coby Lyons (and husband Duane); grandchildren, Nicole Lyons (and fiancé Gary Kretz), Kevin Lyons (and partner Tessa Walsh), Craig Culver (and partner Victoria Crouch), Kristin Miles (and husband Quentin), and Bowen Lyons (and partner Hayden Gray); great-grandchildren, Barrett, Christopher, Charlotte, and Sage; sisters, Nancy Nunnallee Davis, Debbie Nunnallee, and Dixie Nunnallee Evans (and husband Bob); and a slew of loving nephews, nieces and cousins. Bobby was pre-deceased by his irreplaceable (and previously inseparable) younger brother, William Bowen Nunnallee (“Billy”).
Bobby had a wide range of accomplishments – from being a member of the internationally acclaimed Texas Boys Choir as a young boy, to acquiring his private pilot’s license, to becoming a highly successful oil & gas landman during his professional years. Bobby graduated from Paschal High School in 1965 and attended TCJC until deciding to enter flight school.
Bobby was reliable almost to a fault; able to strike up an engaging conversation with anyone, anywhere, at any time, from any walk of life; and possessed a lightning-quick (and sometimes irreverent) sense of humor.
Bobby was known for his legendary work ethic and attention to detail. When involved in any project, Bobby insisted on the highest level of competence from everyone involved (especially himself), and he did not suffer fools gladly. Although Bobby could be a grizzly bear when warranted, at his core he was a docile and lovable teddy bear.
Even at an early age, Bobby was the ultimate “fix it guy”. As a boy, his father frequently described young Bobby as being “handier than a pocket on a shirt!”. It is not an overstatement to say that his entire family believed that Bobby (“Daddy”, “Papa”) simply “could do or fix anything!”
Bobby Nunnallee made this world a better place. When others gave up, Bobby forged on. He will remain a powerful force in the lives of family, friends, and colleagues for years to come.
More history of Bobby’s cancer journey can be found at: https://www.caringbridge.org/public/roberthuenunnallee
Due to safety concerns regarding the current pandemic, a private family interment will be held at Memorial Oaks Cemetery followed by a family memorial service at 10:30am, Friday, October 16, 2020 at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 11612 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77024. The memorial service will be broadcast via Facebook Live here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1021587534960590/
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Robert H. Nunnallee to:
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Lynch Syndrome Research, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or www.mdanderson.org/gifts.
If giving online the following instructions may be helpful:
Please visit our website at www.mdanderson.org/gifts and click the Memory ofbutton. Under this tab, the donor will be able to enter in Mr. Nunnallee’s information, as well as who they would like to receive a notification letter regarding the donation. After entering in the billing information, the donor may designate the gift by either clicking the tab I’d like to choose where my donation will go, and selecting Fund Designated By Family.Or, if they would prefer, they may select Other, and they will be provided space to type inLynch Syndrome Research.ORIf you need information on memorial funds or wish to learn about other ways to support MD Anderson, please call 800-525-5841 or email giving@mdanderson.org .
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